Awesome Read Recommendation

A while back, Western author Jodi Thomas was kind enough to stop by for a chat about her contemporary Harmony series.

Last week I received a note from Jodi telling me Love Western Romances is featuring her as Spotlight Author of the Month, due in part to her most recent release, Texas Blue

If you've not picked up a copy of this book, I highly

recommend it. A comfortable read with characters you'll fall in love with... just like we do all of her characters.

I hope you'll go by the Love Western Romances blog and check out some great writing tips!

Happy Reading!

Angela

A Lucky Find

One of the things I hate to do... but is a necessity... is going to walmart. There are some things I can get there I can't find anywhere else. And believe it or not, it's my only 'new' book store option in a 100 mile radius. I know, sad.

So imagine my surprise last night while shopping for the new Tori Carrington release I find a lonely copy of Welcome to Harmony! I'd not picked up Jodi's first book, missing it when it came out. I was very happy to find a copy last night. Now to fit reading time in amongst the Nano stuff. hehe

Caridad Scordato

Caridad Piñeiro® is a multi-published and award-winning author whose love of the written word developed when her fifth grade teacher assigned a project – to write a book that would be placed in a class lending library. She has been hooked on writing ever since.

From the start, Caridad’s novels have received acclaim and have helped redefine the landscape of modern romance novels. In 1999, Caridad was published by Kensington as part of Encanto, the first line of bilingual Latino romance novels. In December 2006, Caridad helped Silhouette launch its successful Nocturne paranormal line. In recognition of her work, Caridad has received various awards and honors.

Caridad was born in Havana, Cuba, and settled in the New York Metropolitan area. When not writing, Caridad teaches workshops on various topics related to writing and heads a writing group. Caridad is also an attorney, wife and mother.

STRONGER THAN SIN is being released TODAY!

STRONGER THAN SIN has been getting rave reviews. You can check out all the reviews by visiting http://www.caridad.com/books/paranormal/stronger-than-sin/

Come visit www.caridad.com to find out about an awesome contest that starts running on November 1 featuring a SONY Pocket E-reader as the Grand Prize along with other goodies. Also check out the Second Chance Bonus Prize of a $25 gift card and how you can earn points to win that prize. Take moment to visit a blog on the ARE YOU STRONG ENOUGH Blog Tour for a chance to win one of the giveaways at each blog.

Thank You, Caridad, for joining us today!

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Thank you, Angela, for having me with you today. When I dropped by the blog, I realized that you had been writing about getting a rejection and it gave me the inspiration for this blog!

Rejection is never easy to handle. Writers put so much of themselves in a work that it feels very personal when someone says they don't want to acquire your work.

Here's the thing: Rejection is part of being both an aspiring and published author. You won't sell every book that you create (unless your Nora Roberts), but you won't sell a book that you don't send out.

So how do you deal with getting a rejection?

First: Ask yourself if it's a good rejection. A good rejection is one where the editor/agent offers you constructive ideas on how to improve the work.

Second: Ask yourself if you agree with the suggestions. If you're not sure about the changes suggested, take a moment and try them out. Rewrite the first scene or two and see if the changes make it a stronger story.

Third: Don't take it personally. Rejection is part of the life of an author and with each rejection your writing will get stronger. It may not seem that way at first, but trust me, it does get easier to deal with rejection.

Last, but not least: My mother always told me that nothing worthwhile was ever easy. So keep at it. It may be hard work, but the reward is worth all the hard work.

An Awesome Read

I've always been a reader of romantic fiction. I cut my Muse on coverless Harlequins provided by my 9th grade English teacher. From there I found Historical romances handed down from my older sister. Both led me to writing my own stories. As I began writing, I channeled my reading efforts to the markets I wanted to target... mostly Harlequins. Oh, I have ideas for historical single titles stashed away but for now, I'm reading category. However, over the past few months I've found myself picking up new books by old favorite authors.

While at Walmart last week I picked up the most recent release by Constance O'Banyon (http://historicalromancewriters.com/authorinfo.cfm?authorid=172) and fell in love all over again. WIND WARRIOR is this week's Awesome Read.

Thirteen -year-old Marianna Bryant is taken captive by Blackfoot warrior, Dull knife, outside her home of Fort Benton. Even at this tender age she knows she will do what it takes to remain strong and return to the Aunt and Uncle she loves. What she doesn't count on is becoming the replacement daughter of the Chief and his wife, nor was she prepared for the growing feelings toward her captor's brother.

Wind Warrior sees beauty and peace in the white girl. She gradually adapts to the ways of his tribe and becomes a loving daughter to Chief Broken Lance and his wife, Tall Woman. She may be born of the white man but her heart is Blackfoot. It takes all his strength to bide his time for Rain Song, as is her given Blackfoot name, to come of age. He knows his brother waits too. Will she have to choose between the two? Wind Warrior knows in his heart who she will choose when the time comes.

Wind Warrior is nothing like his older brother, Dull Knife, whom he had always looked up to. It was during a council meeting when Dull Knife was passed over for the honor of having the life-long name bestowed on Wind Warrior that a hatred grew from Dull Knife towards his younger brother. He would have everything Wind Warrior had... including the white woman he protected at every turn.

I read this book in 4 hours! I wait anxiously for the sequel.. Wolf Runner's story.. in August. You won't NEED to read Wind Warrior to enjoy Wolf Runner... but I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you do. Why would you want to miss out on this months' AWESOME READ?

Keep an eye here for Constance O'Banyon to guest blog with the release of Wolf Runner.

Happy Reading
Angela